Olivia has won First Place in the 2026 Concerto Competition hosted by the prestigious United States Marine Band — “The President’s Own” — in Washington, D.C.
After advancing through a highly competitive national audition process, Olivia performed in the final round in Washington and was awarded first prize. She will return this April to perform Debussy’s Danse sacrée et danse profane with the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra.
The United States Marine Band represents the highest level of musical excellence in the United States military, making this honor especially extraordinary.
And that’s not all — Olivia has also been accepted to the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), one of the nation’s most prestigious youth ensembles. NYO-USA musicians perform at Carnegie Hall and tour internationally under the direction of world-renowned conductors.
We are incredibly proud of Olivia’s talent, dedication, and artistry. Congratulations on this remarkable national achievement!